Living in Marquez, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marquez · Census data 2020–2024
Marquez has 198 residents with a median age of 28.5. The median household income is $84,375 (8% higher than the Texas median).
Marquez is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marquez at a glance
- Population
- 198
- Median age
- 28.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $84,375State: $78,476
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Marquez a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Marquez median household income
The median household income in Marquez is $84,375 and the income per person is $34,396. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Marquez: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 122
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 46.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 3.05
46.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Marquez has many vacation and second homes.
Marquez demographics
- Population
- 198
- Median age
- 28.5
- Under 18
- 33.3%
- 65 and older
- 8.1%
- Households
- 65
- Foreign-born
- 17.2%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marquez ›
Education in Marquez
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Marquez have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marquez
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 98.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.2%
Marquez vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquez | 198 | $84,375 | — | — |
| Jewett | 1,075 | $43,833 | $137,500 | $768 |
| Centerville | 1,053 | $52,697 | $200,500 | $987 |
| Normangee | 826 | $52,500 | $188,700 | $948 |
| Buffalo | 1,652 | $45,202 | $73,500 | $733 |
| Franklin | 1,530 | $54,265 | $168,800 | $889 |
| Thornton | 565 | $53,750 | $84,000 | $897 |
| Kosse | 430 | $61,250 | $108,500 | $1,188 |
| Bremond | 855 | $71,667 | $130,000 | $917 |
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What is the median household income in Marquez, TX?
The median household income in Marquez is $84,375, 8% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Marquez, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Marquez?
The median age in Marquez is 28.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Marquez?
The average commute to work in Marquez is 35 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marquez?
The unemployment rate in Marquez is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marquez?
16.7% of adults in Marquez have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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